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California banks to combine in $234 million 'merger of equals'

American Banker

billion-asset lender with a footprint spanning San Diego, Greater Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. The deal involving Southern California Bancorp and California BanCorp, expected to close in the third quarter, would form a $4.6

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Did Seacoast wait too long to strike a deal?

American Banker

The San Diego bank first considered finding a buyer two years ago and had offers in early 2019. The price of the deal it finally reached in the throes of the pandemic was much lower than some earlier offers.

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Axos dealing with Durbin-related snags in H&R Block pact

American Banker

The San Diego bank is struggling to renegotiate a partnership with the tax preparation firm to address caps on interchange fees.

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Economic pickup in southern California

ABA Community Banking

SNL Regional Report: San Diego shimmers, allowing banks to boost lending Management Financial Trends Community Banking.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success.

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John V. Anderson: 75 years in community banking

Independent Banker

Anderson bought F&M Bank in the early 1970s. Anderson celebrates 75 years in community banking this year. The chairman emeritus of F&M Bank offers us a glimpse of his life, his career and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Name: F&M Bank. The banking adventure begins. By Molly Bennett.

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Whistleblower Loses Suit Against BofI, Given Chance to Refile

American Banker

A federal judge has silenced — at least temporarily — a whistleblower who brought charges of misconduct at the parent company of Bank of Internet USA in San Diego.